The Bad Habit That's Ruining Your Hair

Our cabellos are one thing Latinas are super obsessed with. Let's admit it, mami never let us leave the house without our hair at its best. We bet you didn't know the one thing you do every day is ruining your locks.

What shampoo do you use? Our best bet is that you're using the wrong one. Think the sudsier and soapier your shampoo is, the cleaner your hair will get? That's actually a myth—this is extremely damaging to your hair.

"Shampoos that have suds are the single most cause of hair problems," says stylist Anthony Dickey of Hair Rules in New York.

This is because suds strip the hair of its natural conditioning, leaving it dry and brittle. In the past, conditioner was used to try and "replace" the nutrients shampoos take out. Instead, Dickey suggests using a cream shampoo like Hair Rules, which doesn't suds up. Our own editor Corinne tried it herself and it worked so well that she didn't even have to use a conditioner!

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One more tip: don't forget that washing your hair everyday can also cause damage. If your hair feels dirty, wash it by simply applying some conditioner and rinsing it thoroughly. You shouldn't do a complete scrub more than three times a week.